G40.30
Non-billableGeneralized idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable
Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes without intractability
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •hippocampal sclerosisG93.81
- •mesial temporal sclerosisG93.81
- •temporal sclerosisG93.81
- •Todd's paralysisG83.84
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for generalized idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable?
The ICD-10-CM code for generalized idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable is G40.30. The full clinical description is "Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable". G40.30 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code G40.30 mean?
ICD-10-CM code G40.30 represents “Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is G40.30 a billable code?
No, G40.30 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under G40.30.
What chapter is G40.30 in?
G40.30 is in Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes G00-G99).
What codes cannot be used with G40.30?
G40.30 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: conversion disorder with seizures (F44.5); convulsions NOS (R56.9); post traumatic seizures (R56.1); and 2 more.
What are the subcategories under G40.30?
G40.30 has 2 child codes, including: G40.301 (Gen idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable, w stat epi), G40.309 (Gen idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable, w/o stat epi).
What are the UMLS CUIs for G40.30?
G40.30 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2976873, C2875104. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does G40.30 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like generalized idiopathic epilepsy, not intractable affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of G40.30?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for G40.30 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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